“Yes, we can, too.”* [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLcaDZxw_GM] – from democracynow.org See how peaceful they are. Remember they are under tremendous economic crisis, poverty etc. Its remarkable. *A … Egyptians speakingRead more
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Democracy: Made in the U.S.A.
When we say tens of billions of dollars has been given to the regime, one of the highest recipients of foreign aid in the world, … Democracy: Made in the U.S.A.Read more
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Secular uprising in Egypt
There really is an unbelievable feeling of community now, of people coming together. People are picking up trash in Tahrir Square. People are handing out … Secular uprising in EgyptRead more
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Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast, where a general strike has been called to force incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo to cede power. Gbagbo has refused to step aside following … Ivory CoastRead more
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Kidnap anyone you want
In a landmark ruling, an Italian judge has convicted twenty-three Americans, mostly CIA operatives, for kidnapping a Muslim cleric from the streets of Milan in … Kidnap anyone you wantRead more
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Human rights investigators have no role
In Pakistan, at least eighty people have been killed, scores hurt, by a large car bomb in a crowded market in Peshawar. Similar attacks have … Human rights investigators have no roleRead more
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Afghanistan’s bravest woman
Malalai Joya, one of Afghanistan’s leading democracy activists. In 2005, she became the youngest person ever elected to the Afghan parliament. She was suspended in … Afghanistan’s bravest womanRead more
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Free Shane and Josh
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One hand takes away; the other one gives
the Obama administration formally cut more than $30 million in aid to Honduras and suggested it will not recognize the Honduran elections scheduled for November … One hand takes away; the other one givesRead more
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Uyghur, who are they?
New protests have erupted in China’s western Xinjiang region, two days after at least 156 people were killed and over 1,000 wounded in the country’s … Uyghur, who are they?Read more